Photograph Album – US Marine Occupation of Haiti – 1925-26. Photograph Album Documenting the U. Marine Corps Occupation of Haiti. Compiled by Private First Class Forest Paul Kraemer. Almost 300 photographs on about 40 leaves contained in a 10 x 13 album. The photographs range in size from 1.5 x 4.5 to 6.5 x 8.5. About 215 of the photographs document Private Kraemers duty in Haiti with the 2nd Marine Regiment between 1923 and 1925. The remainder of the images show family and friends. The photographs have been attached with mounting corners; several have been reattached with tape. Almost all of the Haiti photographs are captioned in white ink. The photographs and album pages are in nice shape. But has six holes on the front cover where medallions have been removed. The other was likely a Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Several photographs have been removed and a clipped image of the marine detachment from the U. Rochester has been crudely taped to the first page. Kraemers name is inside the front cover. This collection of photographs shows Haitians, Citadel Laferriere, Port au Prince, Cape Haitian, towns and villages, the countryside, views of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, victims of shark attacks, a man with elephantiasis, and most importantly the country’s occupation by the U. The photographs include Marine Corps and Gendarmerie buildings as well as marines parading, training, shooting at the rifle range, relaxing, swimming, playing baseball, and competing in a track and field meet. Several photos show identified U. Navy ships at anchor. Of special interest are images of the Commandant, Major General LeJeune, and the Haitian High Commissioner John Russell (a Marine Corps Brigadier General who would become Commandant). Kraemer apparently was friends with some of the marines assigned to Marine Corps Fourth Air Squadron as a number of the photographs show aircraft JN-4 land planes, an HS-2 seaplane, plane crashes, planes lined up for inspection, etc. As well as birds-eye-views of the country. A highlight of the album is a group of three images showing one of the Marine Corps DH-4B airplanes that set a then-new-long-distance record of 12,500 in late 1923, flying–over three months–to San Francisco and back. Tolusciak, the plane’s co-pilot who would later die in a fiery crash, is shown in two of the photographs. In one of the most despicable uses of military force in America’s history, President Woodrow Wilson deployed the U. Marine Corps to Haiti to protect the financial interests of deserving Democrats and political cronies who owned the National Bank of New York City and the Haitian American Sugar Company. The subsequent occupation was one of the Marine Corps’ most inglorious banana war actions. Although the Marine Corps imposed the strictest of censorship, reports of their heavy-handed subjugation of the Haitians eventually leaked out, and James Weldon Johnson conducted a fact-finding mission in which, among other atrocities, he found. Means merely the hunting of ragged Haitians in the hills with machine guns. The Occupation seized men [to build roads] wherever it could find them, and no able-bodied Haitian was safe from such raids, which most closely resembled the African slave raids of past centuries. Those who protested or resisted were beaten into submission. Armed taskmasters swiftly discouraged any slackening of effort with boot or rifle butt, the victims were herded in compounds. Those attempting to escape were shot. It is chiefly out of these methods that arose the need for pacification. Many men of the rural districts became panic-stricken and fled to the hills and mountains. Others rebelled and did likewise, preferring death to slavery. These refugees largely make up the. Forces, to hunt down which has become the duty and the sport of American Marines, who were privileged to shoot a. Brutalities and atrocities on the part of American marines have occurred with sufficient frequency. Marines talk freely of what they “did” to some Haitians in the outlying districts. I learned from the lips of American Marines themselves of a number of cases of rape of Haitian women by marines. I often sat at tables in the hotels and cafes in company with marine officers and they talked before me without restraint. I remember the description of a. Hunt by one of them; he told how they finally came upon a crowd of natives engaged in the popular pastime of cock-fighting and how they “let them have it” with machine guns and rifle fire. Johnsons report prompted a superficial 1922 Congressional investigation which Johnson accurately noted was on the whole, a whitewash, ignoring testimony of Haitian witnesses, covering up the role of National City Bank, and exonerating the marines, while concluding that the Occupation was all that stood between Haiti and chronic revolution, anarchy, barbarism, and ruin. As retired Marine General Smedley Butler later summarized, War is just a racket. I wouldn’t go to war again as I have done to protect some lousy investment of the bankers. It may seem odd for me, a military man to adopt such a comparison. Truthfulness compels me to. I helped make Haiti and Cuba a decent place for the National City Bank boys to collect revenues. [and] I feel that I could have given Al Capone a few hints. View My Other Items For Sale. I know that this can be expensive, but I’ve switched to this method because I’ve had too many claims of non-receipt by international buyers. Please don’t assume anything that is not specifically stated or shown on this listing page. This is a Read’Em Again Books sale. We think that you’ll find our prices to be very competitive with other internet book sellers. In addition to a nice selection of Americana, diaries, journals, photograph albums, and other unique personal narratives, we also maintain a small stock of children’s books, illustrated books, unusual non-fiction as well as ephemera, prints, sheet music, maps, and occassionally postcards, antique toys & games, tobacciana, and breweriana. Auctiva Free Image Hosting. Show off your items with Auctiva’s Listing Templates. The item “Photograph Album US Marine Occupation of Haiti 1925-26″ is in sale since Friday, August 26, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “ksanftleben” and is located in Dumfries, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.
Here we offer original hat “Budenovka”a for winter uniform. Of the The Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army. Budenovka with black headlamp star belonging to the younger part of armored or technical voice of the Red Army. This uniform was approved by order of the. 474 of September 3. By the order of. People’s Commissariat of. Defence of the USSR. On a lining there are leftover of the stamp. The year of manufacture is 1937. This item is guaranteed original!! Very perfect condition for this age (see photos). Pymnt : Pymnts fr utns r du wthn 5 dys nd f utn. Pls ntt Us, wth ny pymnt ssus yu hv bfr th utn nds r bfr yu purhs thru ur str. Yu n us “ntt th Sllr” n ny f ur pgs. W hk ml thrughut th dy nd usully up t 9:00pm ST. Nd w nswr mls wth 24 hurs! Shppng: W wll shp n tm wthn 3-4 dys ftr rvng pymnt. Shppng fs r bsd n pkg wght, pkg dmnsns nd shppng ddrss. Mbnd shppng s vlbl t hlp yu sv n shppng sts nd s bsd n ttl shpmnt wght nd buyrs ddrss. W d nt mk mny n shppng fs. Yu wll rv n ml frm us wth shppng nd trkng nfrmtn n yur tm s shppd. W’ll shpd wrldwd by rgstrd rml. The item “30th VERY RAR Winter Hat Budenovka ABTV RKKA Red Army” is in sale since Thursday, October 29, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “stalingrad” and is located in Dortmund. This item can be shipped worldwide.
THE CONSIGNOR SAYS ALL THESE BADGES & DAGGERS, ETC. IF YOU WANT TO MAKE AN OFFER ON A PIECE, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO. ARTIFACT: This is an extremely rare circa 1920s Romanian Air Force officer hat badge. The large badge is an eagle embroidered in gold bullion bearing a silver embroidered cypher of Ferdinand I, a back-to-back double F. SIZE: Approximately 3-5/16 in height and 3-1/2 in width. CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Wool felt embroidered in bullion, paper backing. ITEM NOTES: This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-DMM-25-13 LFGEX8/13 SLEAJX2/15 SLDHEX4/15 SLDFJX6/15 SLDAEX11/15 SLCGEX1/16 omm10005r-CON. CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows some small spots of light wear. GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original. The item “Extremely Rare 1920s Romanian Air Force Officer Hat Badge in Bullion” is in sale since Wednesday, August 06, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “flyingtigerantiques” and is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ORDER OF TRUJILIO, COMMANDER, 1930s medal, sterling and enamels, on original ribbon, very rare. The item “DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ORDER OF TRUCHJILIO, COMMANDER, sterling enamels, 1930s, rare” is in sale since Wednesday, July 20, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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100% ORIGINAL ISSUE PIECE. The item “YUGOSLAVIA ORDER OF THE CROWN COMMANDER NECK BADGE. VF” is in sale since Monday, August 15, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “worldmedals” and is located in NS. This item can be shipped to Canada, to all countries in Europe, to United States, to Australia, to Japan.
This is a very nice example of a “GI Bring Back Souvenir” of an original Japanese Good Luck Battlefield Flag that dates from the World War II Era. It features the large red meat ball that is adorned with beautiful Japanese inscriptions. Overall it has survived in very nice condition with only some staining and a little mothing. Overall measuring 39 inches across by 28 inches tall. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. Get Vendio Gallery – Now FREE! The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE ORIGINAL GOOD LUCK BATTLEFIELD FLAG WWII” is in sale since Saturday, July 23, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Classic Black Iron Cross with one Dot on off white background. Made from Heavy Cotton/Linen type material, that’s re-enforced at corners & rope seam. Has 3/8 Rope & is Stamped on seam Vice Adm. 1.5 x 1.5 & Inspection Stamp. See pictures for details. Nice EXTREMELY RARE Original Vice Admiral German Navy Flag for that Historical Collector. Size: 59″ x 56″. C o ndition: Fair/Decent Over-all Condition for an Used Naval Flag (Has holes, but markings are bright, Rope/flag in Good SOLID Condition). We strive to offer 5 Star Service to you each & every time we list. The item “EX RARE Original 59 x 56 Vice Admiral German Flag w Rope WW1 WW2 Military USA” is in sale since Friday, August 19, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “lafofn” and is located in North Bend, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.
All photos are uploaded. Please check out the upload photos. Used Condition:album condition is not good and have any damage, stain, sunburn, tears, writing. Album size about 28 cm × 21 cm. These charges are the buyers responsibility. The item “About 230 Photo Album Japanese Imperial army soldier china woman people” is in sale since Saturday, November 14, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “shibastore-japan” and is located in Toyama. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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CHINA, EMPIRE, MARKSMAN MEDAL maker hallmarked sterling and enamels, superb condition, on original ribbon. The item “CHINA EMPIRE, MARKSMAN MEDAL, enamels, sterling, extremely rare” is in sale since Thursday, June 23, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Original Antique Large Navy Recruiting Poster. Framed Poster reads; Choose Now While You Can. Go to Your Nearest Navy Recruiting Station Today. It is signed on the bottom by ; McClelland Barclay USNR. It measures 30″ x 43″ x 1. In nice Black Frame. Probably from the 1940’s, WWII. The item “Original Vintage Navy Recruiting Poster Signed MilitaryFramed” is in sale since Sunday, August 21, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “joycedesjardinft8a” and is located in Rockton, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.